BA (Hons) Journalism Awarding Body University of the Arts London

College London College of Communication

School N/A

Programme Journalism and Publishing (L045)

Course AOS Code 10061

FHEQ Level Level 6 Degree

Course Credits 360

Mode Full Time

Duration of Course 3 years

Valid From September 1st 2019

QAA Subject Benchmark Communication, media, film and cultural studies

Collaboration N/A

UAL Subject Classification

Journalism, PR, media and publishing

JACS Code P500 - Journalism

UCAS Code N/A

PSRB N/A

Work placement offered Yes

Course Entry Requirements

In terms of existing qualifications, applicants are expected to have a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points gained at GCE Advanced (A) Level or equivalent (A-level subjects studied

APPROVED

may include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences).

Or

One subject at A-level achieved at grade C or above PLUS Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3/4). Alternatively, they can be considered if they have achieved a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points from one of the following qualifications:

BTEC Extended Diploma UAL Extended Diploma in Art and Design Access to HE Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma Equivalent EU or Non-EU qualifications

Additionally, you will have achieved passes at grade 4 or above in at least three GCSE subjects including English. EU and international students must have a minimum of 6.5 IELTS or equivalent.

Exceptionally, applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered if the course team judges the application demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by: related academic or work experience; the quality of the personal statement; a strong academic or other professional reference; or a combination of these factors.

All classes are conducted in English. The level required by the University for this course is IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill.

Selection Criteria The details on your UCAS application (including the academic reference and your personal statement) will be assessed against the following criteria:

A considered and demonstrable interest in the discipline of journalism

An understanding of the need for a critical and analytical approach (through research and practice) to this area of study

Commitment to the study and development of your own creative practice and subsequent career opportunities

The course team seeks to recruit students who can demonstrate:

An enthusiasm for writing and ambition to develop their writing to a professional level

A familiarity with the media in all its forms from newspapers to television, from glossy magazines to radio, the internet and Twitter

Evidence of engagement with current affairs and the ability to form considered judgements based on good information

An appreciation of how words and pictures work together to tell stories for television, online and in print

Awards and Percentage of Scheduled Learning

Year 1

Percentage of Scheduled Learning 29

Awards Credits

Certificate of Higher Education 120

Year 2

Percentage of Scheduled Learning 20

Awards Credits

Diploma of Higher Education 240

Year 3

Percentage of Scheduled Learning 13

Awards Credits

Bachelor of Arts 360

Course Aims and Outcomes

The Aims and Outcomes of this Course are as follows:

Aim/Outcome Description

Aim Develop the practical skills of multimedia journalism underpinned by appropriate and wide knowledge of contextual subjects;

Aim Enable you to develop critical and reasoning skills through analysis of the journalistic media and discussion of related political, ethical, legal and professional issues;

Aim Develop your technical skills in industry-standard software packages for content creation, editing and production;

Aim Provide experience of working in a fully-equipped multimedia newsroom;

Aim Develop your understanding of the theoretical, cultural and historical frameworks appropriate to the study of journalism;

Aim Enable you to become a reflective practitioner of journalism and a self-directed, independent learner;

Aim Develop the communication and enterprise skills necessary for the effective exchange of ideas and team working, preparing you for a range of jobs in journalism and the media;

Aim Provide the structure in which you can develop and apply in practice a wide range of research methods and skills for journalistic purposes.

Outcome Communicate a range of ideas, problems and solutions to a range of audiences on multimedia platforms (Enquiry, Communication);

Outcome Demonstrate understanding and critical knowledge of key theoretical issues in journalism and the legal, political, cultural, economic and social contexts in which journalists work (Enquiry, Knowledge);

Outcome Apply a range of practical journalistic skills – written, oral, audio and video - across multimedia platforms and build up a portfolio of work (Realisation);

Outcome Work independently and collaboratively on presentations and journalistic projects (Process);

Outcome Pursue a range of potential careers in journalism and the wider media or follow postgraduate courses, including the LCC’s postgraduate courses in journalism and broadcasting (Realisation)

Outcome Apply research methods in journalistic and academic contexts (Enquiry);

Outcome Experiment with different media and storytelling styles to deliver effective and engaging narratives (Process, Communication).

Distinctive Features

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Artefact Magazine - Students are encouraged to develop an authentic and individual journalistic voice that reflects their own passions and concerns about society and their community. The award-winning Artefact magazine, website and social media stream showcases third year work to a wide audience beyond UAL.

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Practice-based pathways - After a common first year, students will pursue a specialism in either print and online or audio-visual journalism. A named degree path, reflecting their expertise, will help them to stand out against competitors in the jobs market.

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Diverse connections - A diverse cohort, mentoring schemes and networks such as the Refugee Journalism Project lead to opportunities to tell stories from previously unheard perspectives. International links with Universities in Denmark, Spain and the USA offer opportunities to exchange ideas and travel abroad.

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A public profile - Students publish their written and audio-visual journalism throughout the three years of the course in zines, blogs, on social media and in magazines. They can take part in public exhibitions at LCC. A sustainable, digital, multi-platform approach to journalism is taken throughout.

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Industry links - The course has particularly strong links with industry, hosting guest lectures from alumni, prominent journalists and prospective employers as well as offering opportunities for collaboration on live projects. Permanent staff have worked for national newspapers, broadcast organisations, magazines and digital publishers. Many Associate Lecturers are working journalists who bring fresh industry perspectives.

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Employability - Students are prepared for a wide range of professional practice, through practical teaching and specific industry-focused units. The course offers an excellent grounding for careers in print, online & audio-visual journalism, as well as the broader media industry such as public relations, content marketing and NGO communications.

Course Units

You will be required to complete 360 credits at levels 4, 5 and 6 to be awarded the BA (Hons) Journalism. After achieving 120 credits at level 4 you can opt to be awarded CertHE.

After achieving 240 credits (to inlc. minimum of 120 at level 5) you can opt to be awarded DipHE.

Stage 1 (Level 4)

The units you will study in Year 1, Stage 1, Level 4 are as follows:

Introduction to Studying Journalism (20 credits) Print and Online Journalism (20 credits) Journalism: Perspective and Theory (20 credits) Law and Ethics (20 credits) Audio and Video Journalism (20 credits) Contemporary Challenges in Journalism (20 credits)

Stage 2 (Level 5)

The units you will study in Year 2, Stage 2, Level 5 are as follows:

Print and Online Journalism Pathway 1: Multimedia Storytelling OR Audio and Video Journalism Pathway 1: Audio Journalism and Podcasting (20 credits)

Option unit (20 credits) Professional Practice (20 credits) Print and Online Journalism Pathway 2: Creative Storytelling OR Audio and Video

Journalism Pathway 2: Advanced Audio-Video Journalism (40 credits) Research into Journalism (20 credits)

Stage 3 (Level 6)

The units you will study in Year 3, Stage 3, Level 6 are as follows:

Final Major Project (60 credits) Dissertation (40 credits) Preparing for Industry (20 credits)

Learning and Teaching Methods

Lectures, seminars, and tutorials to develop the students individually within the rigorous academic framework of the course.

Practical, hands-on workshops in written and broadcast journalism, including formative feedback of work in progress. This is usually given in discussions or individual tutorials with tutors.

Workshop development and delivery of a variety of skills-based learning around studio operation and production software such as Adobe Premiere and Audition to industry standards

Collaborative group work across all three years, culminating in the final year in the production of content for the Artefact website and print magazine.

Relevant field trips to support in-class learning to law courts, exhibitions and newsrooms Workshops on location to record, film and write about live events and news stories. Theory is predicated around contextual studies which is also linked to the practice-based

units to create a holistic approach to learning. Research methods mirror normative methods of investigation employed in the practice

of journalism, resulting in the intellectual interrogation of contemporary media issues for a Dissertation.

Industry-based learning opportunities either on placement or working collaboratively on live projects.

Assessment Methods

All units are assessed by coursework. This will include:

A portfolio of practical journalism work in written and/or broadcast media A portfolio of research findings, eg. academic glossary, bibliography or literature review Academic essay Reflective report Class presentation or written report Dissertation

Reference Points

The following reference points were used in designing the course:

FHEQ http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Framework-Higher-Education-Qualifications-08.pdf

UK Quality Code: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code QAA subject benchmark statements: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-

quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements UAL Learning, Teaching and Enhancement Strategy 2015-2022:

https://myintranet.arts.ac.uk/media/arts/about-ual/teaching-and-learning-exchange/2015---2022-Learning,-Teaching-and-Enhancement-Strategy.pdf

UAL Assessment Strategy: https://myintranet.arts.ac.uk/staffonly/ual-strategy-2015-22/

UAL Creative Attributes Framework: http://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/teaching-and-learning/careers-and-employability/creative-attributes-framework/

UAL Tutorial Policy: http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/academic-regulations/tutorial-policy/

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